Climate in Manila — Annual Weather Overview
Manila has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is May (average high 33.6°C) and the coolest is January (29.3°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 4.3°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2268mm. July is the wettest month at 393.6mm, while March averages just 31.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 32.9°C, 264mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.7°C, 958mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 30.1°C, 800mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 29.8°C, 246mm rain.
Manila — Monthly Temperatures
Manila — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Manila stays reasonable all year.
Manila weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3°C | 23.0°C | 80.1mm | 9.7h | 13 | 10/10 |
| February | 30.3°C | 22.9°C | 53.8mm | 10.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| March | 32.3°C | 24.1°C | 31.2mm | 11.7h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 32.8°C | 25.2°C | 70.8mm | 11.3h | 15 | 10/10 |
| May | 33.6°C | 26.3°C | 162.0mm | 11.1h | 20 | 9/10 |
| June | 31.4°C | 25.8°C | 277.7mm | 10.4h | 26 | 8/10 |
| July | 30.7°C | 25.6°C | 393.6mm | 8.9h | 27 | 8/10 |
| August | 29.9°C | 25.5°C | 287.0mm | 8.8h | 26 | 8/10 |
| September | 30.0°C | 25.2°C | 330.9mm | 9.0h | 28 | 8/10 |
| October | 29.9°C | 25.0°C | 309.0mm | 8.3h | 27 | 8/10 |
| November | 30.5°C | 24.6°C | 159.9mm | 9.7h | 18 | 9/10 |
| December | 29.9°C | 24.0°C | 112.1mm | 9.3h | 16 | 9/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Manila and the Manila rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Manila have?
Manila has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 29.3°C in January to 33.6°C in May.
What is the hottest month in Manila?
May is the hottest month in Manila, with average highs of 33.6°C and lows of 26.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Manila?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 29.3°C and lows of 22.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Manila?
July is the wettest month, averaging 393.6mm of rainfall over around 27 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Manila?
Rainy season in Manila runs May to December, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Manila get per year?
Manila receives around 2268mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (31.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Manila?
The best time to visit Manila is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.